New research finds direct link between rising debt and deteriorating mental and physical health among U.S. households
SAN MATEO, Calif., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — About 34% of U.S. consumers are currently unable to make the full monthly payment of their household debts, according to a new joint survey from digital financial services company Achieve and Money.com. The findings reveal a widening gap in financial stability, with more than 1 in 4 Americans (28%) now describing their total unsecured debt load as unmanageable.
The study, “Rising debt is taking a toll on Americans’ financial and mental health,” is available on Achieve.com and as a PDF download.